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Mar 15, 2011 | 06:51 AM

soupy102

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unknown button

Just purchased my first vette, So I'm still learning. I have a 2000 convertable, On the arm rest is a small black button that I dont know what it does. It is not the traction control button this button is to the right of that and back further next to the light that shows passenger airbag. I dont see the button in any pics of other 2000's. the airbag switch is in the glove box so I dont think it has anything to do with that. It does not look like it was added aftermarket

Mar 15, 2011 | 07:02 AM

baxsom

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From: Rockledge FL

picture?

Mar 15, 2011 | 07:06 AM

soupy102

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I'll take one this afternoon

Mar 15, 2011 | 08:00 AM

dgrant3830

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If its not labeled then it was added by a previous owner. You'll need to follow the wires to wherever it goes. Try looking in the passenger footwell under the removeable floor panel there and see if anything has been added.

Mar 15, 2011 | 08:35 AM

MCVetteLs6

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ya sounds like a button that was added by the previous owner... not forsure what for exactly... is the car built at all? engine wise when you bought it? doubt it would be nos but u never know..

maybe it could be one of those electronic exhaust cut outs.

i say just push it and hope your car doesnt start saying
"self destruction sequences initiated"

Mar 15, 2011 | 10:50 AM

chaase

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St. Jude Donor '12

Is there an LED on the button? Wondering if it is for aftermarket seat heaters.

Mar 15, 2011 | 11:15 AM

soupy102

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No LED light on it. I will have to start tracing it tonight. Any chance it could be an ejection seat for when my wife complains about her hair when the top is down!!!!!!

Mar 15, 2011 | 11:26 AM

dgrant3830

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Wounded Warrior Escort '11

Just tell her that's what it turned out to be for!!!

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Mar 15, 2011 | 11:29 AM

Piper250

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Could it be a "panic button" ?

Mar 15, 2011 | 02:08 PM

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YNOT2K

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it's the "eject" button. don't push it.

Mar 15, 2011 | 02:34 PM

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ShawnFate

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Is it where the ride control is ?
Im not sure where my passenger side airbag light is on my 2000 coupe..lol

Mar 15, 2011 | 03:01 PM

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Aviator54

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It's not the fuel door release button is it?

Mar 15, 2011 | 03:27 PM

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chaase

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St. Jude Donor '12

It is not fuel door, that is in the console itself and it is marked. Time for more wild speculation. Line lock?

Mar 15, 2011 | 03:45 PM

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soupy102

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I dont have ride control but it is to the right a little and back a little. I will try and take a pic. tonight and post it. Coworker mentioned a remote installed radar detector, He had one installed on his Porsche with a remote switch

Mar 15, 2011 | 03:55 PM

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imavettegirl

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ejector seat button.

Mar 15, 2011 | 03:58 PM

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cdnguyred88

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Flame shooter, dumps fuel into the exhaust and ignites it out the tail pipes...

Mar 15, 2011 | 05:14 PM

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ol rich

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I dunno, but I just got a 2000vert a while ago and if it's a good button to have - I'll have to install one.

guess is- instant on radar det. or maybe aftermarket "whoopee" type horn ??
let us know where the wires go - we gots to know ........

Mar 15, 2011 | 05:15 PM

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lucky131969

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Guessing is fun

Mar 15, 2011 | 06:03 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky131969

Guessing is fun

I got it!...

...its for the ion laced invisible force field that surrounds the passenger seat that prevents any outgoing messages and other extraneous enuendos...(especially for "stinkeye")....